ALVARO PALACIOS PRIORAT LES TERRASSES 750ML 2022
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Description
The Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses 750ml is a red wine from the esteemed Priorat region in Spain. This wine presents a complex flavor profile, showcasing dark fruit notes, minerality, and a hint of spice, reflecting the unique terroir and blend of indigenous grape varieties typical of the area.
Ideal food pairings include hearty dishes such as grilled meats, rich stews, and aged cheeses. It also complements Mediterranean cuisine, making it a versatile choice for various culinary experiences.
Expert Reviews
I tasted this still-unbottled regional red in January 2024. The 2022 Les Terrasses Velles Vinyes has grapes from 53 vineyards in seven villages, and in 2022, it was 60% Garnacha, 39% Cariñena and 1% white grapes, higher in Cariñena than in recent years in this extremely warm and dry year. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in oak vats with part of full clusters, had a 41-day maceration and should spend some 12 months in French barriques and larger barrels. It's fully ripe at 14.5% alcohol while keeping a pH of 3.55 and 5.05 grams of acidity (measured in tartaric acid per liter of wine), parameters of very good freshness. This is always a little earthier and with a beautiful touch of rusticity showing the character of Priorat. It's ripe without excess; all the 2022s show surprisingly fresh for such a warm and dry year. They expected to fill 113,000 bottles around March 2024.
Blackberry, dark cherry and leather purity with subtle floral charm and a hint of liquorice. Earthy concentration leads to an appealing, persistent finish full of vibrant fruit.